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I want to give a big shoutout to Insight Partners for being the ultimate partner in this journey. They get what it means to be founder-friendly and are always on hand with spot-on advice whenever I need a sounding board. #TheInsightWay

It’s hard to believe that Insight Partners is celebrating 30 years of scaling the future of software. Over these three decades, we’ve built more than just a business—we’ve created #TheInsightWay: an approach grounded in deep software industry expertise, relentless innovation, and a commitment to helping entrepreneurs build something extraordinary. Leading marketing at Insight for the past 5+ years and building a team of rockstars is my proudest accomplishment to date - I am so proud to work alongside some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. Every single day, my colleagues wake up thinking, "How can I help a company?" "How can I make an entrepreneur and their team’s lives better?" I am grateful to get to work with CEOs and entrepreneurs who inspire me with their grit, tenacity, but also care and kindness. It’s the people - both within Insight and within our portfolio companies - that are the real difference and fuels everything we do. It’s truly inspiring to be part of this incredible team. Today, as we announce the close of Fund XIII and our Opportunities Fund II - which brings more than $12.5B to fuel the software ecosystem - I’m excited for the next chapter. With this fresh new pot of capital, we’re ready to back even more visionary entrepreneurs and continue accelerating the next wave of software innovation. I feel so fortunate to be part of something this impactful. I feel so inspired to get to learn from the truly visionary leaders that run Insight. I feel so humbled to be surrounded by humans that I deeply care about and who deeply care about the work that we do. As my colleague Ryan Hinkle says, “I bleed orange.” Here’s to the work we’ve done, the lives we’ve touched, and the incredible future we’re building together. #software #ScaleUp #investing

Celebrating 30 Years of Insight Partners 🎉 Today marks an extraordinary milestone: Insight Partners' 30th anniversary. For three decades, we've been privileged to partner with visionary founders and help software companies change the world. From our early days as pioneers in software investing to today, where we stand as leaders with an incredible investment team and the best-in-class value-add team, Onsite, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As if that weren’t enough cause for celebration, we are thrilled to announce the closing of Fund XIII today! This milestone underscores our unwavering vision and commitment to building, growing, and scaling businesses alongside the world’s most innovative founders. Insight led 30 years ago. We lead today. And we will lead tomorrow—continuing to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with the same passion, focus, and determination that define the #InsightWay. To our founders, team, and partners: Thank you for making this journey possible. Here’s to 30 incredible years and the exciting future ahead! 🥂 What are your experiences with the #InsightWay? Let’s celebrate together—share your stories below! #InsightPartners #30YearsStrong #FundXIII #ScaleUp

"Global software investor, Insight Partners, today announced the closing of its thirteenth flagship fund with a dedicated buyout co-invest fund (together "Fund XIII"), as well as the closing of its structured equity fund, Opportunities Fund II. These funds represent $12.5 billion in capital to deploy in leading software companies across the globe to support growth at any stage. Insight's honed investment strategies and dedication to the software sector saw strong support from both long-standing and notable new investors, with Insight's employees representing the largest aggregate commitment to the funds. The closing of these new funds brings Insight Partners' regulatory assets under management to more than $90B and marks a notable milestone in the firm's 30-year history of scaling transformative software companies worldwide.   Insight's flagship funds, including Fund XIII, typically invest between $5 million and $500 million+ in a company, with the ability to invest from the earliest institutional check to IPO. The Opportunities Fund provides companies and their investors with alternative financing solutions, typically in the form of structured preferred equity investments, enabling them to continue their growth trajectory while bolstering their balance sheet. These investment vehicles allow Insight to meet software companies across the globe at any stage of their growth journey, with flexible financing solutions.   Today's fundraising announcement reinforces Insight's commitment to advancing innovation, fostering growth, and supporting the next generation of software leaders. After a year of successful exits and total realizations of more than $8 billion, including the sales of Recorded Future to Mastercard, Own to Salesforce, WalkMe to SAP and Jama Software and AMCS to Private Equity sponsors, Insight Partners looks forward to the next 30 years of finding and powering great software companies to strong outcomes.   "For 30 years, Insight Partners has been more than an investor—we have been a partner to software leaders, helping them scale transformative ideas into global powerhouses. Fund XIII is a testament to the trust we've built with our founders, Limited Partners, and team," said Jeff Horing, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Insight Partners. "As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on shaping the next era of innovation and growth in the software industry."  Closing these funds alongside long-standing LPs and new investors alike, Insight celebrates these achievements as a testament to the partnerships it has developed and fostered for three decades. Since its inception in 1995, Insight Partners set out with a bold vision to be more than just an investor by harnessing a differentiated approach to software investing. Rooted in the belief that scaling is about more than capital, Insight's approach goes beyond transactions to create partnerships ..." [link in first comment]

Today marks 30 years of Insight Partners. I'm thrilled to experience this milestone, and excited for this next phase of investing in companies that will drive the next 30 years of innovation and supporting our enterprise partners on their modernization journeys. More information here: https://bit.ly/4ah1ajz Insight Partners Insight IGNITE

"Most firms have a standardized investment process in which a certain number of partners need to meet the founders of a prospective investment, votes have to happen in a certain way, etc. If, in any given summer week, one or more partners is on vacation, that process will take longer. Some of the practical impacts from the perspective of a founder include: It takes longer to schedule an initial meeting with a VC The time between meetings increases The amount time needed for a VC to complete their diligence takes longer (as analysts and others at the firm also take vacations) There is more inertia when it comes to building the type of excitement/momentum that leads to FOMO (see this post on the adrenaline of deal flow for more) As a result, a process that might typically take one week stretches into two. Or two stretches into three. Now map those delays across the majority of funds that you’re talking to." https://lnkd.in/gRsUmmYq

Another very interesting piece of Thought Leadership by our Polish Globalscope Partners Ltd partner, Aventis Advisors, regarding the biggest PE investors in the Global Software vertical in the last decade. Congratulations Marcin Majewski and the rest of the team for such an insightful research. 🔥Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dXzrEG2B #LiberdadeCapital #AventisAdvisors #GlobalscopePartners #GlobalTeam #ThoughtLeadership

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 $𝟑.𝟐 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 – Another big deal breaks in the market as BlackRock Acquires Preqin. Financial services giant BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, has reached an agreement to acquire Preqin, a leading independent provider of private markets data, for £2.55 billion (approximately $3.2 billion) in cash. The deal, expected to close before the end of 2024, will significantly enhance BlackRock’s capabilities in the private markets space, a growing asset class that encompasses private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other non-publicly traded investments. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞🧾🧾🧾: https://lnkd.in/d68RMPHN #BlackRockAcquiresPreqin #InvestmentNews #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #FinancialServices #AssetManagement #GlobalInvesting #MarketTrends #IndustryInsights #StrategicPartnership #IndustryEdge #BusinessInsights #MarketTrends #IndustryLeaders #InnovationHub #IndustryExperts #CompetitiveEdge #IndustryAnalysis #FutureOfIndustry #IndustryUpdates

Top 5 Shareholder Management Platforms to Streamline Your Investor Relations 📊💡 Managing shareholders can become increasingly challenging as your company grows. From tracking investments to ensuring compliance and managing communications, having the right tools is essential. Here are five platforms that can simplify shareholder management—and why Cap! stands out. 1️. Cap! – Simplifying Investor Relations and Capital Raises Cap! helps companies present their information securely and professionally, tailored for investor decision-making. It’s a day-to-day tool for managing current investors, ensuring seamless communication and engagement. Additionally, Cap! acts as a robust database, giving you access to a network of potential investors for upcoming capital raises. 2️. Carta – Trusted for Equity Management Carta is widely recognized for its equity management capabilities, helping businesses manage cap tables, stock options, and compliance tasks. Its valuation services make it a favourite among venture-backed companies preparing for funding rounds or exits. 3️. Ledgy – Scalable Cap Table Management Ledgy offers an intuitive platform for managing equity ownership and cap tables, perfect for fast-growing businesses. With real-time insights, compliance tools, and a user-friendly design, Ledgy simplifies equity management while fostering better communication with investors. 4️. Capboard – Focused on Simplicity Capboard provides an easy-to-use platform for managing cap tables, issuing shares, and tracking shareholder activity. Its streamlined interface helps companies and investors stay informed and aligned, making equity management less daunting. 5️. Pulley – Designed for Startups Pulley caters to startups and high-growth companies with tools for managing cap tables, equity, and employee stock options. It prioritizes transparency and real-time updates, making it a strong option for businesses navigating complex equity structures. Why Consider Cap!? Cap! bridges the gap between managing your current investors and finding the right ones for your next funding round. Here’s how we help: ✅ Professional Presentation – Organize and share your company’s information in a clear, secure, and investor-friendly format. ✅ Meaningful Connections – Access a curated network of private market investors aligned with your growth goals. ✅ Streamlined Management – Stay efficient while nurturing existing relationships and preparing for your next capital raise. With Cap!, you can focus on building your business while we help make connecting with the right investors simple and effective. 🚀 Ready to elevate your capital-raising journey? #CapitalRaising #InvestorConnections #BusinessGrowth

Every listed company wants to develop a loyal relationship with investors, but until recently it’s been difficult to nurture this connection on a large scale. That's where 30X30 scaleup InvestorHub comes in, a platform that, whether the task is investor communication or raising capital, allows public companies to directly engage investors. Read more about their journey in Victoria here: https://lnkd.in/eh2Wp2Cy